Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F/2.8G ED VR II is a professional telezoom lens featuring a brand new optical design for better image quality and extended Vibration Reduction capability. The lens is shorter but heavier than its predecessor and will be available from November 2009 at an RRP of £1999 / €2430 / $2399.95.

Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm VR II is an update to Nikon popular DX-format superzoom, featuring an all new zoom mechanism to combat ‘zoom creep’, an improved Super Integrated Coating, an exclusive multi-layer lens element coating which reduces ghost and flare, ensuring improved image quality and contrast. The lens will be on sale from September 2009 at an RRP of £729.99 / €887.00 / $849.95.

Panasonic has recently released four new 12 megapixel digital cameras featuring the new Power OIS image stabilizer that the company says offers twice the shake suppression capability of the previous Mega OIS stabilizer.